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Joe Manchin: We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

On the recordMay 10, 2023
We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of compromise in legislative efforts.

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